PebblePad

As part of your apprenticeship, you are required to develop and maintain a portfolio of evidence and reflection throughout your studies. This has been developed in PebblePad. PebblePad is a learning journey platform, designed to help learners reflect on their progress.

You will access this from the Blackboard programme site, or by logging into MUSE (sheffield.ac.uk) > My Services > All Services > P > PebblePad.

In this workbook you will find a number of areas that you will need to keep updated as you progress through your studies.

Upload checklist:

• Application form

• Commitment statement

• Apprenticeship agreement

• Maths and English qualifications

• Degree qualification

• Skills scan

You will also need to track your off the job activity:

• Off-the-job training is training received by the apprentice, during the apprentice’s paid hours, for the purpose of achieving their apprenticeship. It is not training delivered for the sole purpose of enabling the apprentice to perform the work for which they have been employed.

• Off-the-job training is a statutory requirement for an English apprenticeship.

• Off-the-job training must be directly relevant to the apprenticeship framework or standard, teaching new knowledge, skills and behaviours required to reach competence in the particular occupation. It can include training that is delivered at the apprentice’s normal place of work and can include the following:

  • The teaching of theory (for example, lectures, role playing, simulation exercises, online learning, and manufacturer training);

  • Practical training, shadowing, mentoring, industry visits, and attendance at competitions;
    or

  • Learning support and time spent writing assessments/assignments.